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The prohibitions and restrictions on the import of animal furs and skins into the UK and the export of salmon and trout.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
You can be fined if your dog is out of control in public - find out about Dog Control Orders, banned dogs, dog fouling and reporting a dangerous dog
It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere,…
In the UK, it’s against the law to own certain types of dog. These are…
Some public areas in England and Wales are covered by Public Spaces…
You can report a dangerous or out of control dog to: the dog warden…
Powers that police, councils and other authorities can use to control or improve the behaviour of dogs.
Animal by-products (ABPs) you can use to make pet food, how to provide samples, and how to package your products.
How to manage tuberculosis (TB) in your non-bovine animals, when you can move them, and how to get compensation if you slaughter them.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Owners and vets can use this form to confirm an XL Bully dog has been neutered.
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the SPC for Apoquel Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs.
Check the tariff classification for surface-active preparation for washing the skin and the hair (gel 2-in-1).
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
How to get a licence to breed dogs in Scotland, and the conditions you must meet.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
Who you should contact if a pet or other animal or human has an unexpected reaction to a veterinary medicine or a problem with a microchip
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Information on Brucella canis (B. canis) for the general public, owners of imported dogs, and dog breeders.
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